1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS flat tire

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Your spare tire is stored underneath the rear of your
vehicle. You will use the ratchet and extension to lower
the spare tire.
A flat rear tire reduces clearance to remove the spare
tire. If there is less than 12 inches (30.48 cm) between
the ground and the rear bumper or any trailer hitch, jack
up the vehicle until the flat tire is
off the ground. (See
“Removing the Flat Tire” and “Installing the Spare
Tire,” Steps
4 through 8, in this section.) Unless your vehicle has
a flat rear tire, do not remove
or restore a tire frodto a storage position under the
vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack. Always
tighten the tire fully against the underside
of the vehicle
when restoring.
If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab
and chassis, refer to the information from the body
supplierhnstaller.
The spare
tire is a full size tire, like the other tires on
your vehicle.
For cargo vans, and all
passenger vans except those
with the 15-passenger
seating arrangement, the
jack is secured in the rear
passenger side corner
of
the vehicle.
Remove the retaining wing
bolt and lift it off the
mounting bracket. Set the jack and jacking equipment
near the flat tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For vans with the 15-passenger seating arrangement,
the jack is secured on the rear passenger side floor of
the vehicle.
Remove the retaining wing bolt and lift it out of the
mounting bracket. Set the jack and jacking equipment
near the flat tire. The ratchet has
a DOWN side and an UP side.
Attach the ratchet, with the
DOWN side facing you, to
the extension. The extension has
a socket end and a flat
chisel end.
Put
the flat end of the extension on an angle through the
hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure
the flat end connects into the hoist shaft.
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Turn
the ratchet to the left to lower the spare tire to the
ground. If you are changing a flat rear tire and the
vehicle
is already jacked up, use the jack handle and
extension to hook the cable. Then pull the spare from
beneath the vehicle.
If the retainer pulls out, hook the
inside of
the wheel and pull the spare tire out from under
the vehicle.
When the tire has been lowered, tilt
the retainer at the
end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening.
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To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive
vehicle before the cable
is restored. I
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
3. Remove the center cap.
1. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet and
socket to loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove
them yet.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet to the right.
Make sure the
UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle
far enough
off the ground so there is enough room
for the spare tire
to fit.
6. Remove all the wheel
nuts, and take off the
flat tire.
7. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
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Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench
to
140 lb-ft (190 Nmm).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification. Put the wheel
cover back on, if
you have one.
Remove any wheel blocks.
Remember that the jack, jacking equipment and tire
must be properly stored
in their original storage
position before
you begin driving again. The next
part will show
you how.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
A CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle,
with the valve stem pointed down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to
the extension. 5. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through
the hole in the rear door frame, above the bumper.
Turn the ratchet to the right until the
tire is against
the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear two “clicks” when the tire
is up all the
way. Try to move the tire with your hands to make
sure it is securely in place.
Return the jacking equipment to the proper location.
Secure the items and replace the jack cover.
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Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.
Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from
the wiper arm hook.
Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
bottom claws
of the blade assembly. At the notched
end, pull
the insert from the blade assembly.
To install the new wiper insert, slide the notched
end last, into the end with two blade claws. Slide
the insert all the way through the blade claws at the
opposite end.
Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom
claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly
locked
on both sides of the insert slot.
Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm
hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in
the hook slot.
Carefully lower the wiper
arm and blade assembly
into the windshield.
Tires
Yo%fS%%v vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to
obtain service, see
your
GM Warranty booklet for details.
A CAUTIOI.:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as
a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely
to be
cut, punctured
or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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